8 February to 15 February 2009

Simbambili once again proved itself this week with some fine game viewing, even though the weather continued to be wet and windy, the game viewing showed up, especially our lions, they were definitely the super cats of the week. They were seen every day this week! The highlight of the week has been the continued presence of the 3 members of the Map...

1 February to 8 February 2009

We have received a substantial amount of rain over the last week, which has allowed not only the Manyeleti River in front of camp to flow, but just about every tributary to carry water for the first time this year. In one very heavy downpour we received approximately 85mm of rainfall and this lifted the level of the Manyeleti River by almost six fe...

20 January to 28 January 2009

We continue to be blessed with the most fantastic sightings which this week included some hyena cubs at their den and about 800 meters from these inquisitive little creatures we found a dead jackal being feasted on by some raptors. We found several lion tracks near the jackal which might indicate that the lions were responsible for killing the smal...

13 January to 19 January 2009

In the early part of the New Year the rain has completely transformed the bush leaving the vegetation high enough even to swallow the presence of the smaller game species. Elephant sighting have been plentiful and one morning we were privileged enough to see elephants swimming at a local pan. With the good rains all the other associated species and...

04 January to 12 January 09

The New Year has begun with another 30 odd mm of rain which has made the bush even greener if that were at all possible! The flowers are all out and the animals have loved all the foliage around to feed on, the elephants especially. There have been elephants all over the property in the last week some herds numbering well into the 60's. Leopard sig...

28 December 08 to 03 Januarry 09

First of all everyone at Simbambili would like to wish you all of the readers of our leopard diary a very Happy New Year. We Hope 2009 is a great year for everyone with many new guests and even more happy returns to Simbambili Game Lodge. Our year ended with spectacular rainfall with a downpour on one night which was recorded at over 40mm!! The Man...